#tynkerchat Archive

The mission of #TynkerChat: Are we adequately preparing students for an unknown future? Can we, through community and sharing, make this unknown “known?” Let us lift up the conversation about making sure that when our students enter the workforce- they have the skills to thrive. #TynkerChat will be held every Monday, starting March 13th.

Monday October 22, 2018
7:00 PM EDT

drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:00 PM EDT

Welcome to this week's #TynkerChat! We're looking for great ideas on how to have the BEST #HourofCode this year. Tell us who you are and where you're from! #CSK8 #CSForAll
MrsA1stGrade Oct 22 @ 7:00 PM EDT
Beth Austin Gurnee, IL #tynkerchat
- drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:00 PM EDT
  
  Welcome to this week's #TynkerChat! We're looking for great ideas on how to have the BEST #HourofCode this year. Tell us who you are and where you're from! #CSK8 #CSForAll
drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:01 PM EDT

Hi Beth! Did you make it to Fright Fest this year? #Tynkerchat
In reply to @MrsA1stGrade
pcteachershs Oct 22 @ 7:01 PM EDT

Paige from NJ. Glad to be back on #Tynkerchat
drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:03 PM EDT

We'll be using the typical Q & A format! Join the conversation! First question in 2 min! This week we're thinking about: How to have the BEST #HourOfCode Follow along on our @participate page here: https://t.co/JZuKChEIBf #Tynkerchat #CSK8
drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:03 PM EDT

How's it going, @pcteachershs? Welcome! #TynkerChat
In reply to @pcteachershs, @pcteachershs
drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:05 PM EDT

Q1 Let's narrow the idea: What do you want to get our of #HourofCode this year? #TynkerChat
DavidJLockett Oct 22 @ 7:05 PM EDT

Time for #TynkerChat. #AppleTeacher and #SpaceApps dev. from Florida joining in. Readying #HourofCode drone challenges. #CS #CSK8
drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:06 PM EDT

That's good news! #TynkerChat
In reply to @pcteachershs, @gotynker
DenisecWright Oct 22 @ 7:06 PM EDT

#tynkerchat Denise, STEM Ed and Robotics, from South Carolina.
DavidJLockett Oct 22 @ 7:06 PM EDT

Thanks for your input. Great turnout for Family Code Day. #TynkerChat
In reply to @pcteachershs
drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:07 PM EDT

Looks like your @NASA app challenge was a success? #TynkerChat
In reply to @DavidJLockett, @pcteachershs, @NASA
drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:07 PM EDT

Hi Denise! #TynkerChat
In reply to @DenisecWright
pcteachershs Oct 22 @ 7:07 PM EDT

A1: This year my Ss need to incorporate ELA in their coding projects. Looking forward to seeing them retell stories during #HourofCode #Tynkerchat
DavidJLockett Oct 22 @ 7:07 PM EDT
A1. Expanded opportunites for simulation based coding. #Tynkerchat
- drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:05 PM EDT
  
  Q1 Let's narrow the idea: What do you want to get our of #HourofCode this year? #TynkerChat
MrsA1stGrade Oct 22 @ 7:08 PM EDT
A1: High Ss engagement! I also want to instill a love for coding and persevering #tynkerchat #HourOfCode #coding #learningisfun
- drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:05 PM EDT
  
  Q1 Let's narrow the idea: What do you want to get our of #HourofCode this year? #TynkerChat
DenisecWright Oct 22 @ 7:08 PM EDT

HI, Daniel #Tynkerchat
In reply to @drezac
DavidJLockett Oct 22 @ 7:08 PM EDT
A1. Coding projects in #Python. #Tynkerchat
- drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:05 PM EDT
  
  Q1 Let's narrow the idea: What do you want to get our of #HourofCode this year? #TynkerChat
drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:09 PM EDT

What kinds of things can we simulate with #coding? #TynkerChat
In reply to @DavidJLockett
VisionsByVicky - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:09 PM EDT

A1: I want my students to be excited for more! #HourofCode is always the kick off for Computer Science units in our school. #tynkerchat
DavidJLockett Oct 22 @ 7:09 PM EDT

Yes. We were caught by surprise. Focusing on problem-solving is essential. #Tynkerchat
In reply to @drezac, @pcteachershs, @NASA
DavidJLockett Oct 22 @ 7:10 PM EDT

Mathematical concepts, nature, digital worlds. #Tynkerchat
In reply to @drezac
DavidJLockett Oct 22 @ 7:11 PM EDT

Community involvement is essential. #Tynkerchat
In reply to @pcteachershs
drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:11 PM EDT

@gotynker has a new #Python #HourofCode activity this year: https://t.co/M44hDe3Ybe Draw a Landscape. #Tynkerchat
In reply to @DavidJLockett, @gotynker
DenisecWright Oct 22 @ 7:11 PM EDT
#tynkerchat i hope my students continue to enjoy coding and be resilient https://t.co/myx1O19n5I
- drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:05 PM EDT
  
  Q1 Let's narrow the idea: What do you want to get our of #HourofCode this year? #TynkerChat
LockhartEdTech Oct 22 @ 7:11 PM EDT

A1: I want the hour of code to be a spark! Spark kids interest and spark a can do attitude in teachers #tynkerchat
drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:12 PM EDT

Q2 How are you going to bring other teachers into #HourofCode? What are your strategies for that? #TynkerChat
DavidJLockett Oct 22 @ 7:13 PM EDT

That teacher buy-in is what makes it all worthwhile. #Tynkerchat
In reply to @LockhartEdTech
MrsA1stGrade Oct 22 @ 7:14 PM EDT
A2: By inviting another teacher into my classroom to model that it can be done with early elementary Ss. #tynkerchat #HourOfCode
- drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:12 PM EDT
  
  Q2 How are you going to bring other teachers into #HourofCode? What are your strategies for that? #TynkerChat
pcteachershs Oct 22 @ 7:15 PM EDT
A2: asking the teachers to allow book reports and literature responses to be created in @gotynker instead of a diorama or a document. #TynkerChat
- drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:12 PM EDT
  
  Q2 How are you going to bring other teachers into #HourofCode? What are your strategies for that? #TynkerChat
drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:15 PM EDT

A2: Sometimes you have to meet them in their domain. Pick a #Science or #English or #art activity from here, and see if they'll go in on it. https://t.co/NHUFxfwvjE? #TynkerChat
tamatrotti Oct 22 @ 7:15 PM EDT

#tynkerchat good evening. Tama Trotti here. I would like Ss to try out the different activities - ones that they might not normally try
In reply to @drezac
drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:16 PM EDT

Or Homophones! https://t.co/WM6yB2wFTR #TynkerChat
In reply to @pcteachershs, @gotynker
DavidJLockett Oct 22 @ 7:16 PM EDT
A2. Spark interest by promoting logic and languages of the digital world. #HourofCode intersects with every aspect of our lives. #Tynkerchat
- drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:12 PM EDT
  
  Q2 How are you going to bring other teachers into #HourofCode? What are your strategies for that? #TynkerChat
drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:16 PM EDT

Welcome back @tamatrotti! #TynkerChat
In reply to @tamatrotti, @tamatrotti
VisionsByVicky - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:17 PM EDT

A2: Teachers are invited in to learn along with their students during #hourofcode - unfortunately, they often don't come but I'm going to push a bit more this year. #tynkerchat
DenisecWright Oct 22 @ 7:17 PM EDT

#tynkerchat i Q2) inviting other teachers to robotics practice, also, making simple tutorials in my building to help other teachers.
DavidJLockett Oct 22 @ 7:17 PM EDT

A2. Make Coding a Teacher Centered Activity. #Tynkerchat
drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:18 PM EDT

Q3: Are you tracking #HourofCode activities? What's the best way to collect progress for #HourOfCode? #TynkerChat
DavidJLockett Oct 22 @ 7:18 PM EDT

A2. For some ss early exposure to #CODE will open doors that otherwise may have not existed. #Tynkerchat
drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:18 PM EDT

A2: I've invited parents as well. Unfortunately- they were upset that they were going to code and not just watch their kids do it. :-/ #TynkerChat
In reply to @VisionsByVicky
MrsA1stGrade Oct 22 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A3: great question and no I am not at this point #tynkerchat
- drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:18 PM EDT
  
  Q3: Are you tracking #HourofCode activities? What's the best way to collect progress for #HourOfCode? #TynkerChat
tamatrotti Oct 22 @ 7:20 PM EDT

A3: #tynkerchat - right now making sure Ss log in so their progress is saved and if they do an assignment, I can see their work within Tynker when they share.
In reply to @drezac
pcteachershs Oct 22 @ 7:20 PM EDT
A3: I would like my students to share their projects and have other students play them. Finished projects are the best way for students to demonstrate progress. #TynkerChat
- drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:18 PM EDT
  
  Q3: Are you tracking #HourofCode activities? What's the best way to collect progress for #HourOfCode? #TynkerChat
DavidJLockett Oct 22 @ 7:20 PM EDT
A3. Self-guided and teacher led paired with awards for ongoing practice. #TynkerChat
- drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:18 PM EDT
  
  Q3: Are you tracking #HourofCode activities? What's the best way to collect progress for #HourOfCode? #TynkerChat
DenisecWright Oct 22 @ 7:22 PM EDT
#tynkerchat digital badging would be a great way to do this https://t.co/wujL7BVfSP
- drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:18 PM EDT
  
  Q3: Are you tracking #HourofCode activities? What's the best way to collect progress for #HourOfCode? #TynkerChat
DavidJLockett Oct 22 @ 7:22 PM EDT

That completion factor is essential. #Tynkerchat
In reply to @pcteachershs
drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:23 PM EDT

A3: Of course- if kids are logged into @gotynker the gradebook has a completed Hour of Code section (just saying). 35+ Activities for FREE! #Tynkerchat
In reply to @gotynker
drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:24 PM EDT

Q4 Final Question for #TynkerChat tonight: What's the best way for you to share completed #HourofCode activities, projects, or success?
drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:24 PM EDT

A3: I would make sure to find a way to track progress - so that it becomes more than just engagement. Easiest method is to just write the amount of lines of code on the board. #TynkerChat
MrsA1stGrade Oct 22 @ 7:25 PM EDT
A4: By having a walk through gallery for other students, admin and/or parents #TynkerChat
- drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:24 PM EDT
  
  Q4 Final Question for #TynkerChat tonight: What's the best way for you to share completed #HourofCode activities, projects, or success?
pcteachershs Oct 22 @ 7:25 PM EDT
Is this a trick question @drezac ? Of course we share on @gotynker #TynkerChat
- drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:24 PM EDT
  
  Q4 Final Question for #TynkerChat tonight: What's the best way for you to share completed #HourofCode activities, projects, or success?
drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:25 PM EDT

Ha. Well that's one way! #Tynkerchat
In reply to @pcteachershs, @gotynker
DenisecWright Oct 22 @ 7:27 PM EDT

#tynkerchat student presentations, a digital project display board, #hourofcode invite to families.
VisionsByVicky - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:27 PM EDT

A4: We share the same way we do everything - on Seesaw Blogs for K-2 and Google Sites for 3rd & up. I also try (okay fail more often than not) to write a blog post about it. #tynkerchat
drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:27 PM EDT

A4: There's always the @gotynker Showcase. Here's one of mine: https://t.co/SrEN0TKGcR Have you created one? It's too easy! #Tynkerchat
In reply to @gotynker
DavidJLockett Oct 22 @ 7:28 PM EDT

Good idea. Gallery walk can showcase many different #HourofCode projects. #TynkerChat
In reply to @MrsA1stGrade
MrsA1stGrade Oct 22 @ 7:28 PM EDT

Thanks @drezac for a great #TynkerChat
drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:29 PM EDT

A4: I'm a believer that digital work - should be shared digitally. Make a repository of projects - add them to a blog- like @VisionsByVicky says, or links in a teacher newsletter, Google Doc- people should interact with their work! #TynkerChat
drezac - Moderator Oct 22 @ 7:30 PM EDT

Thanks again, everyone! Thank you so much for joining #TynkerChat today. Keep the slow chat going all week long with the hashtag. And don't forget that Tynker Blue Ribbon Educator Apps are open! https://t.co/Pq2wvacRuq